Assistant Manager -Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park

Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for our client, a luxury safari lodge in Hluhluwe for a Assistant Manager

Salary – Negotiable – based on experience of successful candidate

After Probation period of 3 months – Cost to Company Medical Contribution R500 per month and provident fund of 3,5% Employee Contribution and 5,5% Company contribution

Work Schedule – to be finalized at interview stage

Live-in accommodation; meals and laundry provided; drinks charged at staff price.

Reports to the Lodge Manager and General Manager

REQUIREMENTS:
Hospitality Diploma or tertiary qualifica tion in Management

Computer Literate – Opera/SEMPER/IQ, Microsoft WORD, EXCEL/Microsoft Office, Email/Outlook

English speaking, fluent in written and spoken English

Zulu (Speak) – certainly a great benefit

Driver’s License valid PDP essential

Valid First Aid Certification

South African Citizen

Physically fit, sober habits and in good health

PE RSONALITY:
Honest person with high sense of integrity

Sense of ownership and pride in work, holding oneself accountable for performance

Well groomed, good personal hygiene & presentable with a bubbly, friendly personality

Strong work ethic, ability to work unsupervised, work flexible and exte nded hours

Empathetic and compassionate personality

Passi onate about conservation in all aspects of wilderness areas

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self-motivation, enthusiasm, passion and energy

Excellent decision maker and problem solver

Flexible attitude and willing to take on tasks as necessary

Sensitive to and understanding/tolerant of cultur al differences

Excellent organisational and administrative skills

Realistic expectations of living in a remote area

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
Previous work experience of at least 2 years in management roles in related lodge environments.

Management experience in luxury lodge environment – and a diverse and intense property

Focus on Guest experience delivery from kitchen (back of house) & bar and waitron departments (front of house)

Accustomed to reporting systems – daily & weekly; presenting month end packs to Operations & Finance Depts

Understanding of budget control and financial management and planning

HR functions of the lodge

Hands on staff management and staff disciplinary process

Delicately manage community staff and drive the development/upliftment process of employees

Eye for detail in terms of lodge décor and cleanliness

Excellent front office skills with sound guest reception experience

Experience and ability to train staff

Benefit to have a love for the bush

TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Reservations/Reception

bookings are done at Head Office therefore Lodge just to update the lodge sheet with current details & work the reservations from paper to arrival to departure

Finance, Admin, Stock Controls & Stocktaking

HR

General Duties

Curio Shop

orders, stock control, stocktaking

check variety of stock and track sales prices, offer special to get stock moving

To apply please send your cv, head and shoulder photo, qualifications, and references